Malignant neoplasm of gum - C03

 Category Includes

• malignant neoplasm of alveolar (ridge) mucosa
• malignant neoplasm of gingiva

 Use Additional

• code to identify:
• alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
• history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
• tobacco dependence (F17.-)
• tobacco use (Z72.0)

 Type 2 Excludes

• malignant odontogenic neoplasms (C41.0-C41.1)

 Codes

• C03.0 - Malignant neoplasm of upper gum
• C03.1 - Malignant neoplasm of lower gum
• C03.9 - Malignant neoplasm of gum, unspecified